Robotics & Restoration: Transforming Stroke and Spasticity Care

In the 53rd episode of RehabCast, we spotlight two revolutionary approaches that are transforming the world of rehabilitation. First, Kristin Nuckols, an occupational therapist and co-founder of Imago Rehab, takes us on a journey through the creation of a wearable soft robotic glove. This groundbreaking device empowers stroke survivors to regain independence by bringing therapy into their homes. Next, we sit down with Dr. Alberto Esquenazi, an internationally renowned expert in spasticity management, who shares insights from his landmark longitudinal study on botulinum toxin. He explains how precision treatments and patient-centered goals are unlocking new possibilities in functional recovery. From robotics to cutting-edge clinical care, these conversations shine a light on how innovation and collaboration are breaking barriers and reshaping rehabilitation for the better. is the PM&R podcast for all of rehabilitation medicine: physiatry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation nursing, and more.

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Robotics & Restoration: Transforming Stroke and Spasticity Care is an episode from RehabCast: The Rehabilitation Medicine Update by RehabCast: The Rehabilitation Medicine Update.

This episode is 58:17 long.

This episode was published on Mar 8, 2025.

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